It’s important to keep track of your mental and physical health while you are in lock down, even though that is easier said than done. You can maintain good mental health by trying to reduce your stress. You can reduce your stress by not giving yourself constant coverage of the corona virus pandemic. A lot of anxiety can come from the unknown and having it constantly thrown in your face. If you are feeling mentally unwell, remember there is counseling available even in lock down.

Key Takeaways:

• Try to avoid an addiction to the news because obsessing over this pandemic will cause you nothing but stress, anxiety and fear.
• If you need it, find a counselling service or a mental health hotline to call and talk to a professional about the issues you’re facing.
• To monitor your health at home, keep track of any new changes in your mind or physical body. Exercise and a healthy diet are greatly encouraged.

“Nobody is immune to struggling in a situation like this so it is very important to be vigilant of our own mental health and those around us. Often just checking how people are can be enough to help them greatly if they are dealing with low levels of anxiety or depression.”

Read more: https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2020-05-05/how-to-stay-healthy-during-lockdown-we-ask-the-experts/